Author Archives: Director Dan

ELIZABETH I, A NOVEL BY MARGARET GEORGE

Place A Hold For those Anglophiles who need more than Downton Abbey, here is a fictional biography of the Virgin Queen that takes you back to Merrie Olde England. At 662 pages it’s a tad long, but the court pomp … Continue reading

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Arrested Development

Place A Hold For those of us eager to see the further adventures of the brilliantly dysfunctional Bluth family, a surprise announcement recently came from writer/director Mitch Hurwitz. Not only will the rumored AD movie finally become a reality after … Continue reading

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Mission Possible?

Place a Hold Would you believe the FBI uses artificial “dust” to cover-up any marks or fingerprints they may leave after a covert break into the homes and offices of suspects? How about hiding behind fake bushes while creeping closer … Continue reading

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Better Than Houdini?

Place A Hold Who was the greatest magician at the turn of the last century? Most of us would say Houdini, but we would be wrong. The Last Greatest Magician in the World  by Jim Steinmeyer tells how and why … Continue reading

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True Grit

Place a Hold Unlike the 1969 film of the same title, which was driven by John Wayne’s personality, this recent adaption is a Coen Brothers’ treatment with their patented subtle irony and engaging storytelling. It’s a simple tale of genuine … Continue reading

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